Courses accreditation & development - Malta Quality Education

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Malta Quality Education specializes in guiding educational institutions through the process of program development and accreditation. We help you design and structure courses that comply with MFHEA standards, ensuring they are accredited and prepared for long-term success.

Malta Quality Education – We help educational institutions navigate the complexities of licensing and accreditation, ensuring they meet the highest standards of compliance while leveraging their unique strengths to deliver exceptional learning experiences.

Courses
Design

We tailor your courses design to fit the specific educational objectives of your institution, ensuring alignment with MFHEA requirements.

Accreditation
compliance

We ensure that all your programs meet the necessary standards for MFHEA accreditation, from course structure to content.

End-to-End
support

Our team provides support throughout the entire process, from initial program development to final accreditation submission.

Global
recognition

We help develop programs that are not only MFHEA accredited but also recognized internationally, expanding your institution’s reach.

How can we help you?

Get in touch with Malta Quality Education to discuss how we can support your institution in achieving its quality assurance and accreditation goals. Contact us for a personalized consultation today.

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How we help you develop and accredit your courses

Initial consultation

We begin by assessing your institution’s goals and current programs to identify areas for development. Our team ensures that each program aligns with educational objectives and accreditation requirements.

Curriculum design

We assist in designing a curriculum that fits the educational standards and meets the needs of both students and regulators, focusing on student outcomes.

Accreditation submission

Our team handles all aspects of the accreditation submission process, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurately reflects the program’s objectives.

Compliance and quality assurance

We work closely with your institution to ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, conducting regular reviews to maintain program quality.

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What is programme accreditation?

Accreditation confirms that a course meets specific standards in line with the MQF. It involves academic, administrative, and content-related evaluation by qualified external reviewers, depending on the level and credit weight of the programme.

Award vs Qualification

  • Awards: Usually assigned 1 evaluator

  • Qualifications (MQF Levels 1–4): 1 evaluator

  • MQF Level 5: 2 evaluators

  • MQF Levels 6, 7, 8: 3 evaluators (2 experts + 1 student evaluator)

Evaluator Criteria:
Evaluators must hold a qualification higher than the programme level, or have extensive experience in the subject matter.

Programme structure

  • 1 ECTS = 25 total learning hours (min. 5 contact hours)

  • Breakdown:

    • Contact hours (20%)

    • Self-directed learning

    • Supervised practical hours

    • Assessment (tasks, exams)

Programmes must meet the minimum credit structure defined by MFHEA, as outlined in the Referencing Report.

Step-by-Step process

Step Description
1. Submission Programme application received by MFHEA
2. Confirmation Acknowledgment sent within ~10 working days
3. Invoicing Invoice issued within ~2 weeks
4. Payment Provider sends proof of payment
5. Verification Payment is confirmed and official receipt issued
6. Admin Review MFHEA officer assigned and process begins
7. Initial Vetting Officer reviews application; feedback is provided
8. Evaluators Assigned Depending on programme level
8.1 Provider Approval Provider has 3 days to accept/reject panel
9. Evaluation Cycle Evaluators submit report; provider revises application
10. Final Outcome MFHEA decides to accredit or reject the programme

Timelines

Programme Type Estimated Accreditation Timeline
Award Approximately 3 to 5 months*
Qualification (MQF Level 1–8) Approximately 5 to 8 months*

*Timelines are indicative and depend on programme complexity, completeness of documentation, and responsiveness during the review process.

Notes

  • Deadlines are counted in working days

  • Summer hours may affect timelines

  • Providers may request extensions via formal email, but this will extend the overall process duration

Discover the fee structure for program accreditation

The fee structures for Programme Accreditation are applicable as as from 1st September 2023.

Support offered by Malta Quality Education

End-to-End support for programme accreditation applications

Malta Quality Education offers comprehensive support throughout the entire accreditation process of training programmes. Our intervention begins with the analysis of the documentation provided by the institution to ensure that each required element is correctly prepared according to MFHEA guidelines. We take care of the accurate compilation of the application forms and assist in the formulation of the learning outcomes, ensuring that they are consistent with the level descriptors provided by the Malta Qualifications Framework.

Programme structuring and liaison with MFHEA

During course design, we work with the institution to precisely define the number of ECTS credits, based on the programme structure and duration of learning. Once the application is complete, we interface directly with the MFHEA to upload the documentation, clarify any doubts and monitor progress.

Ongoing support through evaluation and revision cycles

As feedback is received from the assessors, we support the client in analysing the observations and drafting the responses, including reviewing the materials and aspects required. This process can be repeated in several cycles, and our team remains at the institution’s side until the end of the process, helping at every stage to maintain consistency, accuracy and compliance with established requirements.

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Fee for University

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee €700

and

Administrative Fee €10,000

and

Review process fee: €4,300
(In case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €1,400 applies)
This fee includes the full costs for a two-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion.
This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. The accreditation visit consists of a minimum of two days. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

*This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt). 

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Fee for Further and Higher Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee: €700

and

Administrative Fee: €3,000

and

Review process fee: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies.)
This fee includes the full costs for a one-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion. This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. This fee is calculated on a one-day accreditation visit. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150 
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

* This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt).

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Fee for Higher Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee: €700

 

and

Administrative Fee: €2,000

and

Review process fee: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies.)
This fee includes the full costs for a one-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion. This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. This fee is calculated on a one-day accreditation visit. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

*This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt).

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Fee for Further Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €1,000

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Fee for Further Education Centre

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €600

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Fee for Further Education Centre

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €500

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Fee structure for program accreditation

These are the costs for administrative fees only, provided by MFHEA, for programme accreditation.

The fee structures for Programme Accreditation are applicable as as from 1st September 2023.

Table 2: Administrative Fee Structure per ECTS for Programme Accreditation

MQF Level of Course The first 10 ECTS 

Fee per ECTS
 11th to 30th ECTS 

Fee per ECTS
 ECTS
above the first 30 

Fee per ECTS
Introductory A and B €40 €30 €3
1 and 2 €50 €40 €4
3 and 4 €60 €50 €5
5 €80 €70 €16
6 €90 €80 €20
7 €100 €90 €30
8 €8000

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